Thursday, February 26, 2015

Hello all! Today I'm sharing a few cards I've made for the Penny Black SIMPLICITY Challenge which ends March 1st at midnight.
Most of my cards do not imply SIMPLICITY... CAS is difficult for me...I'm a messy card maker:) However, after seeing all the fabulous examples from the Simplicity Sisters every Tuesday and Thursday, I really wanted to participate in the challenge.. give SIMPLE a chance, plus.... a $50 shopping spree is on the line!!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

This month marks the 8th Anniversary for PTI and Maile Belles is back with some fabulous new stamps and dies she has designed for the celebration! New layers for BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES is one I am most looking forward to as well as the SWOOSH...oh yay, it SCORES!!

I'm caseing one of her cards...color and design.
Here is mine using LIFE is BEAUTIFUL set:

I used four of the Cover Plate: In the Woods . The top two are covered with glitter, the two lower layers are of a darker rose color paper. Two hearts nestled in with Bitty Buttons and bow make a pretty Victorian Valentine!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

I've enjoyed creating Valentines more than any other type of cards. Making them for friends and loved ones as a child and throughout my life has been the sunshine when the winter blues try to creep in. Maybe it's the theme, or the colors...the shapes?

I know I was inspired by the textures and colors from this week's photo at The Card Concept.

It's all about LOVE and ROMANCE:)

Hop over to see all the DT cards. You bet they will inspire you to create something full of LOVE.

Well, today begins my first official post as a STAMPLorations Challenge DT member. One of the things I enjoy about being on the team is the encouragement to just get out there and Experiment, Make messes and create!
In other words---PLAY!!
Shery, the owner of STAMPlorations, has such a playful spirit, You really need to watch her videos...I LOVE it when she makes her cards "dance" on screen when she is happy with the results!